“For James Hetfield fans, this guitar is a no-brainer”: Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG review

By Matt McCracken published 27 January 26

Epiphone's latest Explorer delivers the ultimate unofficial tribute for Metallica fans

“A radical approach to fuzz – whether you’re a Muse fan or not”: Manson Guitar Works Supermassive Black Fuzz review

By Trevor Curwen published 27 January 26

Manson Guitar Works’ first stompbox delivers a high degree of variation in your fuzz tone

Leo Fender’s favorite amp, recreated? Fender ’62 Super Amp review

By Martin Smith published 26 January 26

The original, ’62-era Super was said to be Leo Fender's favorite amp. Let’s see if this exacting recreation captures the original magic

“Making digital modeling a more viable option for those who miss the sound and feel of a real amp”: Line 6 Powercab CL 112 review

By Pete Emery published 20 January 26

Missing on-stage sound? Find FRFR cabs unnatural? Line 6's latest Powercab offers a traditional speaker, primed for digital modelers

“A variety of tonal options for not much outlay”: Vintage Distortion, Chorus, Delay and Reverb pedals review

By Trevor Curwen published 16 January 26

The UK-based Vintage brand enters the pedal market with a baker’s dozen of budget-friendly models

“Boss has packed some serious muscle into a small box... For its price, it’s going to be very tough to beat”: Boss GX-1B review

By Connor Flys published 15 January 26

Boss's GX range of multi-effects gets a bass-specific baby brother...

"The build quality is outstanding, and the number of features gives younger and new players plenty to grow into": Boss GX-1 review

By Matt McCracken published 15 January 26

Boss' new entry-level multi-effects delivers pro-level features on a bedroom budget

“There’s more ‘Fender’ to Fiore and more ‘Gibson’ to the SE DGT”: PRS Fiore HH and SE DGT Standard review

By Dave Burrluck published 14 January 26

PRS has ignored its existing signature artists during its 40th Anniversary, but finally we get two new models that illustrate huge diversity, proving PRS does indeed make guitars for us players

“A wide range of everyday fuzz needs from thick and smooth to raspy and raucous”: Electro-Harmonix Bender Royale review

By Trevor Curwen published 13 January 26

Electro-Harmonix revives the classic three-transistor Tone Bender and evolves it for more sonic variety

“You may feel that the whole TransAcoustic thing is a novelty… we’d urge you to put aside your preconceptions”: Yamaha TAS3 C review

By David Mead published 13 January 26

Reading a manual to find out how to connect your acoustic guitar to Bluetooth might deter some traditionalists, but there is treasure to be found for the adventurous